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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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